Parking spaces replace garages in city estate

New parking spaces have been created in an estate in Leicester after the demolition of two blocks of garages.

Leicester City Council said it had created 10 new spaces in Vostock Close, on the St Peter's estate, after work to remove the buildings was completed.

In total, 10 garages were demolished to make way for residents-only places, which will be controlled under a permit scheme.

The scheme was funded with £100,000 from the city council's public realm improvements fund for the Wycliffe ward, which covers the St Matthew's and St Peter's estates.

It marks the culmination of a £5m programme of improvements to the two estates announced in 2019.

The work has included the creation of 280 permit parking spaces for St Peter's residents and 329 spots for the public.

The work has also seen a number of courtyards and green spaces cleaned up, and the revamp of a play area in Lethbridge Close.

Elly Cutkelvin, deputy city mayor for housing, economy and neighbourhoods, said: "These new parking spaces are what residents have been asking for, and getting rid of the outdated garage blocks has significantly improved the area.

"I'm very glad that we have been able to make these improvements."

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